The UK government is facing criticism after a senior minister suggested that some people choose to be homeless. Charities have reported a record level of emergency food aid distribution, as Britons struggle with high inflation and increasing costs for food, energy, rent, and mortgages. Home Secretary Suella Braverman’s comments about homeless people living on the streets as a lifestyle choice sparked outrage. Figures show a significant increase in the number of households in temporary accommodation and people sleeping rough. The Trussell Trust, the UK’s largest food bank network, reported an unprecedented increase in the number of food parcel handouts. Charities believe that cuts to welfare payments and the housing shortage have exacerbated food poverty and homelessness.